January 2024

Helen M. Jokerst

A funeral will be held Monday, January 15, 2024 for 90-year-old Helen M Jokerst of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. who passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at her home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo. She was born December 30, 1933 in Ste Genevieve, Mo. a daughter of William Baechle and Elvina (Hoog) Baechle. She married Victor Jokerst […]

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Barbara A. Tindall

A funeral will be held Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 for 87-year-old Barbara A. Tindall of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 5:23 am, Saturday, January 6, 2024 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois. She was born August 19, 1936 in Jerseyville, Illinois, son of Charles and Opal (nee McMeen) Sechrest who both

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2023 Farmer’s Tax Guides – Now Available at University of ​​​​Missouri Extension Offices

STE GENEVIEVE — With the new year upon us and ‘tis the season for taxes, to help farmer’s navigate tax preparation, the IRS publishes a “Farmer’s Tax Guide”.   The publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming and serves as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your 2023 farm tax

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A message from Ste. Genevieve County Library Director Shawn Long

Hello Ste. Genevieve community and our valued library patrons,   I trust this message finds you well and full of anticipation for the year ahead. As we step into 2024, I want to express my gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve had together in 2023. The Ste Genevieve County Library has witnessed tremendous growth and

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Ag census data coming soon

WASHINGTON, DC — The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2022 Census of Agriculture data Feb. 13, 2024.   NASS concluded the data collection this summer with a preliminary national return rate of 61%. The preliminary return rate in Missouri is 60.89%. The ag census, conducted once

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Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland launches the 2024 Cookie Season early

SPRINGFIELD — Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland launches its Girl Scout Cookie season days before the national campaign.     Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is kicking off the 2024 Girl Scout Cookie season on January 5. YOU can support local Girl Scout entrepreneurs by purchasing your favorite Girl Scout Cookies from Thin

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Land of Smiles performs for elementary students

STE. GENEVIEVE — This past semester, students at Ste. Genevieve Elementary had the opportunity to interact with the Land of Smiles program, a fun, age-appropriate show that teaches children in kindergarten through third grade about good oral health care. Delta Dental has been providing the Land of Smiles program to schools since 2002 and has

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